This article establishes standards for the parking and outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and camping activities.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)

The requirements of this article shall apply in all zones.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)

Recreational Vehicles, including travel trailers, motor homes, and campers used as permanent residences may be located only in officially-designated mobile home parks, except as provided for under Section 24-174.E (Recreational Vehicle as Temporary Residences).

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)

A.

Recreational vehicles and boats may not be stored within any required front or street side setback area unless they are parked on a driveway or paved surface, are parked perpendicular to the street, and do not encroach over a sidewalk or other part of the public right-of-way. Recreational vehicles and boats may be stored within an interior side yard without screening if the recreational vehicle or boat is placed upon a paved surface. For the purposes of these provisions, the term "stored" means continuously parked in the same location for more than seventy-two (72) hours.

B.

As otherwise allowed in subsection (A) above, all stored recreational vehicles and boats shall be screened from public view by building walls, decorative screen walls or fences, and landscaping to the greatest extent possible.

C.

A stored recreational vehicle or boat shall bear current vehicle registration or a legal non operation registration as required by State law.

D.

Recreational vehicles or boats shall not be stored in a wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative condition.

E.

Recreational vehicles or boats shall not be parked within a public or private right-of-way for longer than nine (9) days.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)

This section regulates camping as a use that may be engaged in by a property owner or individual with the permission of a property owner. It does not give individuals who do not own a property or do not have the permission of the property owner to camp on that property. Camping outside any lawfully established outdoor recreational facility, campground, recreational vehicle park, or hunting/fishing camp is prohibited except under the following circumstances:

A.

Camping by means of recreational vehicle or tent is allowed on all parcels in Rural Zones (AG, TM, TPZ, RC, RR, and FR) subject to the following standards:

1.

Camping in a currently registered recreational vehicle connected to approved power, including power from a local utility, solar energy system, wind energy system, batteries and/or generator, an approved sewage disposal system and approved domestic water supply shall be limited to one hundred eighty (180) or fewer days annually. An Administrative Permit is required prior to connection.

2.

Camping without connection to approved power, an approved sewage disposal system, and an approved domestic water supply shall be limited to fourteen (14) or fewer days within any thirty (30) day period.

3.

No more than two (2) recreational vehicles or tents shall occupy a parcel for the purpose of camping at any one (1) time.

4.

No more than two (2) families shall occupy a parcel for the purpose of camping at any one (1) time.

5.

Solid waste shall be properly managed in accordance with Sections 31-51, Failure to Remove Solid Waste, and 31-52, Burning of Garbage, of the Butte County Code.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)